Can tarantulas bite you?

And it wouldn't do a tarantula much good defensively to bite you, since its venom doesn't pack much of a punch. A tarantula bite to a human is typically no worse than a bee sting in terms of toxicity. Symptoms from most New World species tarantulas range from local pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints. read more

A tarantula bite to a human is typically no worse than a bee sting in terms of toxicity. Symptoms from most New World species tarantulas range from local pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints. However, tarantula bites can be lethal to birds and mammals as large as dogs. read more

Yes, they can bite you. But rather they inflict an injury with their two fangs. The mouth is a separate body part. The fangs, much like a venomous snake, deliver the poison. In general, the direct handling of tarantulas is to be avoided. Note that although their “bite” is not known to be fatal, they are painful. read more

DO NOT use it to treat or manage a tarantula spider bite. If you or someone you are with is bitten, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. read more